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Boundary vs JumpServer
Both stand on ssh server software. Which one you can start free with, which one lets you read the code, and what each costs once you pay.
Free plan APILinuxMac+3
Boundary combines identity-based infrastructure access with credential brokering, target discovery, and audit capabilities. Compare the Community, HCP, and Enterprise deployment options against the access and session controls you need.
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Free plan LinuxMacSelf-hosted+2
Visit JumpServer The facts
| Boundary | JumpServer | |
|---|---|---|
| Free plan | Yes | Yes |
| Open source | No | Not published |
| Runs on | API, Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows | Linux, Mac, Self-hosted, Web, Windows |
| Lowest paid plan | Free or on request | Free or on request |
| Plans published | 4 | 5 |
| Maker | Not published | Not published |
| Website | developer.hashicorp.com | jumpserver.com |
| On ssh server software | #3 of 34 | #7 of 34 |
Boundary: what it does well
- Free Community Edition costs nothing.
- Supports just-in-time and least-privilege access.
- Targets include SSH, RDP, Kubernetes, and databases.
- Vault integration can inject short-lived dynamic credentials.
- Terraform, REST API, CLI, and SDK support automation.
What to know first
- HCP Boundary pricing is usage-based and not listed.
- Enterprise is self-managed.
- Session recording and playback are listed for Plus.
JumpServer: what it does well
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